• North East Link update How works in Whitehorse will impact you page 2
• Ward columns and spotlights Our councillors’ last contributions before elections pages 10-14 Sustainable steps Get involved in our Plastic Free July activities page 6 Your guide
• Spring Festival 2024 Date, theme and other details revealed page 3
• Pickleball in Whitehorse How you can try the popular sport page 7
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Acknowledgement of Country
Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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Cover photo: Members of our Sustainability team with their keep cups to promote Plastic Free July.
How awesome are our crossing supervisors?
Out and about with the Mayor
Cr Denise Massoud
They play such a critical role in keeping our young residents and all pedestrians safe near our schools. It was great to visit Aileen at the Terrara Rd/Cantley Ln crossing in Vermont recently.
North East Link works start in Whitehorse
The State Government has started works in Whitehorse to upgrade the Eastern Freeway as part of the North East Link project.
To enable the widening of the freeway, major works are required within the Koonung Creek Parklands and in the vicinity of Valda Wetlands and Elgar Park, Mont Albert North.
Current works include:
▪ building worksites around the Valda Wetlands and at the Elgar Park north-west oval;
▪ clearing vegetation; and
▪ realigning two sections of the Koonung Creek Trail to maintain access for cyclists and pedestrians.
Upon completion, the area will include a new walking and cycling bridge over the Eastern Freeway and replanted vegetation. The wetlands will be redeveloped and Elgar Park north-west oval will be reinstated.
Works are expected to continue along sections of the Eastern Freeway and adjacent parklands,
If you want to find out more and are interested in joining our team, search ‘School Crossing Supervisors’ on Council’s website. This is my last ‘out and about’ piece for Whitehorse News before the elections in October.
But I’ll still be very much ‘out and about’ in Whitehorse and serving as your mayor until Council enters the election period. I look forward to seeing you around our great city.
between Burke Road and Springvale Road, until 2028.
Advocating for our community Council has been strongly advocating to the State Government since 2018 to minimise the project’s impacts on vegetation, wildlife, walking and cycling infrastructure, sporting facilities and the general amenity for community members.
It is disappointing that the project designs do not include a narrower footprint of the Eastern Freeway. Because of this, the parklands that are so highly valued by the community will be heavily affected.
Council continues to take every opportunity to advocate for design improvements, particularly those that will lead to better social and environmental outcomes.
L You can find further information about the works by searching ‘Eastern Freeway upgrades’ at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Comments on the project can be provided to the State Government by phoning 1800 105 105 or visiting the ‘Contact’ section at bigbuild.vic.gov.au
WH TEHORSE
SPORT & RECREATION AWARDS
2024 Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Awards
Do you know an outstanding athlete, an exceptional sporting or recreational club or a dedicated individual who makes a positive contribution to sport and recreation in Whitehorse? Nominate them for the 2024 Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Awards.
The awards will be held in late November and acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and dedication of local athletes, sporting clubs, recreational groups and their volunteers across the City of Whitehorse. They highlight the important contribution local sporting clubs and recreational groups make to the community and the outstanding achievements of their members. They also acknowledge excellence in club management and the behind-the-scenes efforts of volunteers.
The categories for this year’s awards are:
▪ Sportsperson of the Year
▪ Junior Sportsperson of the Year (aged under 18 at 1 July 2024)
▪ Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability
▪ Team of the Year
▪ Official of the Year
▪ Volunteer of the Year
▪ Junior Volunteer of the Year (aged under 18 at 1 July 2024)
▪ Coach/Leader of the Year
▪ Club of the Year
Nominations open for 2024 Excellence in Business Awards
▪ Women in Leadership Award
▪ Recreation Group of the Year
▪ Inclusive Club of the Year.
Eligibility:
▪ Any club or team nominated must be a not-for profit organisation.
▪ Individuals nominated must live in Whitehorse or be a member of a sports and recreational group based in the City of Whitehorse.
▪ Nominations must be based on achievements between August 2023 and July 2024.
We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Whitehorse Business Group’s 2024 Excellence in Business Awards!
These prestigious awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of local businesses and their significant contribution to our community. The gala awards ceremony will be held on Friday 15 November. We are calling for nominations across 10 different categories. Nominate outstanding businesses you know and shine a light on their remarkable achievements in Whitehorse.
L Scan the QR code or visit the ‘2024 Business Awards’ page at whitehorsebusinessgroup.com.au for more information.
Nominations are now open and close on Sunday 4 August. The winners will be announced and presented at a ceremony at The Round in Nunawading on Wednesday 27 November.
L To submit your nomination and for more information on the awards, their categories and the eligibility criteria, scan the QR code or search ‘Whitehorse Sports Awards’ on Council’s website.
Save the date – 2024 Spring Festival
This year’s Whitehorse Spring Festival will be held on Sunday 17 November from 10am to 4pm at the Whitehorse Civic Precinct in Nunawading.
We’ve moved this year’s festival to a November timeslot due to the statewide Council elections on Saturday 26 October. The theme for the 2024 festival is ‘Superheroes’.
We’re calling for all community groups and food vendors that would like to be a part of Spring Festival to submit an expression of interest, which can be completed online.
L Expressions of interest will open on Monday 8 July, with the form available at creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au.
Stand for the 2024 council elections
Victorian councils including Whitehorse will hold scheduled local government elections on Saturday 26 October.
Elections are held every four years. This year’s council elections are an opportunity for Victorians to elect the candidates who they think best represent, at the local level, their vision and interests for a better, stronger and more sustainable future.
Inclusive Employment Program with Box Hill Institute
Council has partnered with Box Hill Institute to offer work placement opportunities for students with intellectual and cognitive disabilities.
The participants are mainly school leavers currently undertaking Certificate I and II in Work Education courses. Work placement opportunities for this year’s cohort will begin in Term 3, with further opportunities expected next year.
People with disabilities don’t always have the same opportunities to explore job
Preparing for your rates payments
Register for direct debit payments
Direct debit registration for payment of 2024/25 council rates is now open via Council’s website.
You can register for full payment, or four or nine instalments from your bank account.
Head to the ‘Your Rates’ page on Council’s website and click on the ‘Complete a direct debit request’ button to organise your payments.
Coming soon – a new payment option to improve your experience
We will be moving from our current direct
The Municipal Association of Victoria is hosting information sessions for anyone in the following regions who is interested in standing at October’s elections:
▪ Thursday 18 July: Metropolitan North session. Host: Hume City Council.
▪ Wednesday 31 July: Inner Metropolitan South East session. Host: Port Phillip City Council.
▪ Monday 19 August: Metropolitan East session. Host: Manningham City Council.
L To RSVP to any of the sessions and check out other resources for prospective candidates, visit mav.asn. au/stand-for-council-2024
roles. Work placements provide valuable opportunities for them to explore job roles and develop an understanding of work practices and expectations.
It is hoped our partnership will help reduce the unemployment rate of people with a disability in the community. According to the latest statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 48 per cent of people with a disability aged 15 to 64 years were employed compared with 80 per cent of people without disability.
L To learn more about Box Hill Institute’s work education courses, email de@boxhill.edu.au
debit system to a new provider, Payble. The benefits of our new system include:
▪ the ability to make weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or one-off payments;
▪ set-and-forget payments via your bank account, credit or debit card;
▪ SMS reminders before your payment is due;
▪ the ability to update your information at any time; and
▪ a safe and secure platform.
Our new platform has no extra fees when you make a payment.
L For more information, contact our Rates team on 9262 6292.
King’s Birthday Honours
Council congratulates our residents who received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in last month’s King’s Birthday Honours:
Anthea Swann
Anthea Swann, a Blackburn resident, was honoured for service to the community through a range of organisations. These include Ryder-Cheshire Australia and the Blackburn Creeklands Advisory Committee, where she has held a variety of roles and made lasting contributions. She also received one of Council’s Community Achievement Awards in January 2020.
James MacLeod
James MacLeod, a Forest Hill resident, was honoured for service to the community of Melbourne. He has been the chair of The Wellington Collingwood, a support centre for isolated and disadvantaged people, since 2015, and managing director of the Tobin Brothers Group of Companies for more than a decade. He is a Justice of the Peace and has been heavily involved in Lions service groups. Mr MacLeod is a supporter of the Fight MND and Les Twentyman foundations and has been an integral part of the Blackburn Football Club as a former president and life member.
Reginald Parsons
Reginald Parsons, a Burwood East resident, was honoured for his services to youth through scouting. He has been involved in scouting for more than 50 years and led the Milpara Group in the Whitehorse district from 1977 to 2000. He is currently the deputy chair and a volunteer at Scouts Victoria’s Clifford Park Activity Centre. Mr Parsons has received awards from Scouts Australia including the National President’s Award and the Silver Emu.
Kristine Olaris
Kristine Olaris was honoured for her service to the community of Victoria. She is a former chief executive officer of Women’s Health East, which aims to improve health outcomes for women across Whitehorse and other municipalities in the region. Ms Olaris has also served on boards for organisations such as Gender Equity Victoria and the Women’s Health Association of Victoria.
Last chance to have your say on our community infrastructure
There’s still time for you to give us your thoughts and help shape our Whitehorse Community Infrastructure Plan.
Community infrastructure refers to the buildings and facilities where community services, programs and activities are provided. These are places and spaces that bring us together and where we meet friends, stay active, learn new skills and access important services. They include aquatic centres, sports fields and pavilions, libraries, kindergartens, arts centres, community halls and many other spaces.
In developing our plan, we’ll start by looking at the state of our existing infrastructure and if it is meeting the needs of our community. We’ll also look at what our community will need as it changes and grows, and how we can best provide this.
Paris 2024 fun at Aqualink and Sportlink
Get ready to embrace the spirit of the 2024 Paris Games at our Aqualink and Sportlink leisure centres!
We'll be hosting a diverse range of activities that let you sample different sports and activities. Try your hand at popular sports, discover new physical challenges, or simply immerse yourself in the Games atmosphere.
From weightlifting workshops to virtually cycling along with the athletes, we have a range of activities that will let you experience the thrill of the Games. Children can also channel their creativity in our colouring competition with fantastic prizes to be won.
L Stay tuned for our full schedule, which will unveil all the experiences awaiting. Visit aqualink.com.au and sportlink.org.au for the latest updates.
Your feedback will help provide us with a detailed picture of the community infrastructure we already have, how it is being used and what we’ll need in the future. It will also help us identify which improvements to community infrastructure should be prioritised.
Join us at the following pop-up consultation session:
▪ Saturday 6 July, 10am to noon, near the sports pavilion at Mont Albert Reserve, Mont Albert North.
L Feedback closes on Sunday 14 July. To learn more about the Whitehorse Community Infrastructure Plan and share your thoughts, visit yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au
5 Star Food Safety program
Congratulations to the kitchen team at the Blackburn Hotel –our Whitehorse 5 Star Food Safety program nominee for July.
Head chef Victor and the team impressed Council’s environmental health officers with an almost perfect score in a food safety assessment last month.
Find out about other great Whitehorse businesses that achieved fantastic food safety assessment scores by searching ‘eHealth portal’ on Council’s website.
Blackburn Hotel
Address: 111–125 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn
Trading hours: Monday to Sunday, bistro open until 9pm
Contact details: 9894 2966 and blackburnhotel.com.au
Shopping Strip Spotlight: Britannia Mall and Mitcham Shopping Centre
Location: Enterprise Way and Whitehorse Road, Mitcham
Services: Cafés, restaurants, bars and takeaway food, Coles and Asian food supermarkets, Petstock, and other speciality traders.
Parking and nearby transport:
Rear car park and multi-level car park, strip parking in Whitehorse Road service lane. A short walk from Mitcham railway station (Lilydale/Belgrave train lines) and serviced by bus routes 270, 740, 901 and 907.
What
do you love the most about your shopping strip?
“I was previously in IT and after emigrating from Taiwan, I wanted to make friends with more than just my screen. I wanted to find a place for my family to belong.
“Opening Project Black has allowed our family to make friends, connect with the community and share our love of quality coffee. My drink of choice is our fresh filtered coffee because it allows you to really savour the flavours and its origin.”
– Angus Shen, Project Black Specialty Coffee
Plastic Free July in Whitehorse
Every year, Council partners with the Plastic Free Foundation to support Plastic Free July. It’s a global movement encouraging individuals, communities and businesses to act on plastic waste, which helps us have cleaner streets, parks, communities, creeks and oceans.
Every small thing we do makes a big difference. Making a start is as easy as choosing one single-use plastic item to avoid or swap for a reusable alternative, such as switching to loose-leaf tea instead of tea bags.
Be part of the plastic pollution solution by choosing to refuse single-use plastics this July. Visit plasticfreejuly.org to join the Plastic Free July challenge and for other great resources and ideas.
See the events calendar on page 16 for events and workshops we’re hosting in Plastic Free July as part of our Sustainable Living Program.
Avoiding plastic bags
Plastic bags are a common single-use plastic. They’re often used once before they end up in landfill or become litter in our streets and waterways. They are also a problem for recycling and food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins because they can’t be composted or recycled.
Here’s some tips on avoiding plastic bags:
▪ Reuse a box or tub to collect your recycling and always empty items loosely into your yellow lid recycling bin.
▪ Use only certified compostable lime green liners with the AS4736 Leaf logo on them in your bin (available from Council’s Customer Service team).
▪ Make the switch to reusable shopping bags or use a basket instead.
To help remember your reusable bags when shopping, put them by your door at home, in your car, or in another place where you will remember them.
Recycling plant pots at Council’s nursery
At Council’s nursery, we are recycling our old plastic pots, trays and tags through Garden City Plastics. Its Plastic Smart Program is creating a local circular economy where plastic products used in horticulture are collected, sorted and reprocessed to become new plant pots and trays.
The impact of this program reaches beyond keeping waste from landfill through reuse; it also reduces the need for new plastic within the industry. Check in with your local nursery or hardware store to see if they take your own plastic pots for reuse or recycling.
Do you have a home emergency plan?
During the cool winter weather, and all throughout the year, it is vital to have an emergency plan if a fire, flood or storm hits your home.
Whitehorse is not immune to extreme weather events. By taking steps to be prepared, you will know what to do when you’re at risk and if you need to evacuate your home.
Council’s website has a range of resources to help you develop your home emergency plan, including tips and guides from emergency services providers such as the CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria, the SES and Australian Red Cross.
L Scan the QR code or search ‘Preparing for an emergency’ on Council’s website.
Walk with Carers
Carers of people with a disability, mental illness or older person can meet other carers at a free monthly event at the Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House in Box Hill North.
Held on the third Tuesday of every month, it enables participants to connect with other carers and to learn about the supports available. A guest speaker and morning tea are also included after the walk.
L This month’s walk is scheduled for Tuesday 16 July from 9.45am, with the walk starting at 10am. For more information, contact Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House on 9899 7660 or email info@kerrimuirhouse.org.au.
Pickleball is now at Sportlink!
Join Social Sport’s free four-week Pickleball competition at Vermont South’s Sportlink and get a taste of this popular new sport.
The competition is held every week on Mondays from 10am to noon. You can register at socialsport.com.au/ sports/pickleball or by scanning the QR code. Introductory support to help you learn the game will be available during the sessions. After the free four-week cup, you can decide if you would like to join the paid 10-week competition.
Pickleball is a sensational game for all generations. It's a fun and friendly way to be active and the game is easy for beginners to learn.
L If you would like to play Pickleball at Sportlink at a different time, phone the venue on 9847 7111 to book a court.
Walk Whitehorse with confidence
Our Positive Ageing team is working with our Community Laws team to improve pavements and pathways in Whitehorse.
In our Positive Ageing in Whitehorse survey in spring 2023, pavements and pathways emerged as a top priority for participants when they were asked about outdoor spaces and buildings.
Whitehorse has a range of programs and resources intended to identify risks and hazards on Council land and footpaths. This includes our community safety officers, who patrol and investigate complaints related to obstructed footpaths. Obstructions can be due to overhanging vegetation from residents’ properties, dangerous building sites, parked vehicles across footpaths or damage caused by people to council assets.
L To identify and report hazards on pavements and pathways, use Council’s Snap Send Solve smartphone app or call us on 9262 6333. You can find more information by searching ‘Snap Send Solve’ on Council’s website.
THE ROUND’S PICK OF THE MONTH
Acclaimed play
‘The Visitors’ comes to The Round in July, having just won Best Mainstage Production at the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards. Directed by esteemed Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch, this Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company co-production offers a riveting glimpse into a pivotal day in 1788. Hailed as “powerful and contemplative” by Time Out, author/playwright Jane Harrison’s masterwork movingly depicts a momentous crossroads in the land’s history.
When: Friday 26 July, 7.30pm, and Saturday 27 July, 1.30pm* (*Auslan interpreted, includes post-show Q&A session)
Tickets: $30 to $54; see website for prices
Author conversation: Be sure to also catch author Jane Harrison in conversation at The Round’s studio on Sunday 14 July at 1pm. Tickets: $20 to 25; see website for information.
For more information, bookings and our full list of shows visit: theround.com.au
Box Office: 9262 6555
.vic.gov.au
Your guide to Whitehorse’s 2024/25 budget
On Monday 24 June, Council adopted our 2024/25 budget.
The $226 million budget reflects a responsible balance between delivering projects that are important to the community, while maintaining vital services in an unpredictable economic environment.
Mayor Denise Massoud said ongoing cost escalations had put pressure on Council’s budget.
“We are working hard to deliver core essential services that are valued by our community, while maintaining financial sustainability,” Cr Massoud said.
“We know our community is also experiencing cost-of-living pressures, so we continue to keep rates low, capped at a 2.75 per cent increase.”
Our budget has been created in line with the Council Plan 2021-25 and responds to more than 320 responses to our engagement survey.
“I’d like to thank everyone who gave their input and feedback as part of our engagement program at the end of the 2023 calendar year,” Cr Massoud said.
“By engaging early, we had time to explore the ideas and priorities presented to us and create a budget that truly reflects the needs of Whitehorse.
“This budget will underpin a number of great initiatives and services that will help ensure Whitehorse continues to be a great place to live, work, study and play.”
Highlights of our 2024/25 budget include:
▪ $3.03 million in pavilion upgrades
▪ $2.91 million for surface and lighting upgrades to the Elgar Park North East Oval
▪ $1.80 million for sports field ground renewal at East Burwood South Oval
▪ $1.41 million to progress course improvements at Morack Public Golf
▪ $1.37 million to continue the Box Hill City Oval major redevelopment.
The top 5 themes to emerge for the 2024/25 budget were:
Health & Family Services
Roads, Footpaths & Drains
Parks, Playgrounds & Open Spaces
Sustainability, Waste & Recycling
Community Safety
Budget engagement: what you told us
We undertook an extensive community engagement process before developing the 2024/25 budget. This included an online survey on our Your Say Whitehorse website, and 6 in-person pop-ups across the municipality, including at the annual Spring Festival.
The consultation listed 12 key Council service areas and asked people to choose the top 5 they would like prioritised in the 2024/25 budget. We also asked people if we had missed anything and provided an opportunity to let us know. The online survey was available in English, simplified Chinese, Vietnamese and Greek. We collated feedback from the engagement period and reviewed all priorities and ideas we received in November 2023.
By understanding our community’s priorities, Council can support residents to achieve great things in the community.
The $46 million Capital Works Program includes:
$10.67 million for land, buildings and building improvements
$7.33 million for plant and equipment
$7.10 million for roads, bridges and off-street car parks
$9.44 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities
$5.13 million for footpaths and cycleways
$3.77 million for parks, open space and streetscapes
$2.47 million for drainage improvements
The operational budget provides $180 million for the delivery of services to the community including:
$25.70 million for Kerbside and Public Waste Services
$16.11 million for Parks and Natural Environment (maintenance of sports fields, parks and gardens)
$15.20 million for Leisure and Recreation Services
$12.12 million for Health and Family Services
$11.66 million for City Services (maintenance of footpaths, drains and roads, sustainability and depot operations)
$10.71 million for Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre (waste transfer station)
$9.94 million for Community Safety (Community Laws, parking, school crossings and emergency management)
$8.84 million for City Planning and Development
$7.76 million for Arts and Cultural Services
$7.18 million for Engineering and Investment
$6.05 million for Libraries
$5.11 million for Project Delivery and Assets
$2.19 million for Community Engagement and Development
$1.07 million for Positive Ageing
$0.56 million for Major Projects
As Council approaches its Election Period (also known as Caretaker), this month all 11 councillors are featured in an extended ward column segment. These are our councillors’ final columns for their current elected term.
Ward Map
You can match your ward area to one of the councillors in the map.
Enrol to vote in council elections
Now is a good time to make sure you are enrolled to vote in Whitehorse for our Council elections on Saturday 26 October. There are two types of eligible voters:
▪ State-enrolled voters. You must vote in your local council election if you are on the state electoral roll by 4pm on the day it closes. If you do not vote, you may get a fine.
▪ Council-enrolled voters. Councilenrolled voters include ratepayers who are property owners, occupiers or corporations.
You can apply to become a councilenrolled voter directly with council if you are:
▪ 18 years or older;
▪ a property owner, occupier or represent a corporation; or
▪ not a state-enrolled voter within the council area.
L For more information and to check or update your enrolment details, search ‘Local council elections’ at vec.vic.gov.au. Enrolments close on Wednesday August 7 at 4pm.
E Lake Ward
Cr Denise Massoud – Mayor 0409 230 499 denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
As we focus on Positive Ageing, it was wonderful to attend a 100th birthday celebration morning tea for Mary Nathan, an active member of U3A.
Mary has lived a full life which included serving in the Australian Army, having a large family, always active including playing tennis until 87 years old. Directed to U3A by her hairdresser, she attends class groups for Mahjong, exercise and cards. Her zest for life is inspiring.
Cr Massoud, Mary Nathan and Gary Walker (President U3A)
Wattle Ward
Cr Andrew Davenport – Deputy Mayor 0407 652 145 andrew.davenport@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Budget 2024/2025 – Free weekend car parking in Council multidecks
I am pleased to have suggested and incorporated in the Whitehorse Budget 2024/2025 Free Weekend Car Parking at Harrow St and Watts St multi deck car parks. Free Weekend Car Parking in the multidecks is effective 1 July 2024.
Box Hill Hawks / Hawthorn Football Club Alignment
On 21 June, I participated in 25th anniversary celebration of Box Hill Hawks / Hawthorn Football Club alignment which sees Hawthorn players represent the Box Hill Hawks in the VFL. This gives a pathway for community members to watch high quality games locally. I congratulate its success and I look forward to it continuing in the future.
We are in a great weather period for planting and our officers have been working actively with increasing our vegetation within our public open space including some significant planting within Mason’s Basin in Blackburn. This is a quiet off lead area for dogs and is much loved by locals enjoying improved path surfaces and walking through bush. Signage has been erected to protect the work done from inappropriate pruning and also illegal rubbish dumping. Recently an alert resident questioned a truck driver carrying tree mulch and about to unload over the newly developed area. The query caused the driver to move on. If you see something which looks inappropriate, take a photo and contact council with details. Illegal dumping must be discouraged. Join me for a Lake Ward update on Sunday 14th July at 4pm at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor’s Centre. I will share budget initiatives, discussion around planning activities/issues and challenges for Whitehorse and how you can make submissions on issues which concern you. Keep warm, Denise.
Scouts Victoria – Gang Show
On Saturday 22 June I attended the Melbourne Gang Show, an annual youth musical presented by the Scouts and Guides of Melbourne held in Burwood. The Melbourne Gang Show has operated since 1953, providing an arts experience to young people. For future performances, visit www.gangshow.org
Enrol to vote For Whitehorse elections
If you own a property within Whitehorse; are a tenant who rents and pays rates in Whitehorse, or a Corporation that owns a property in Whitehorse and you aren’t registered to vote with the VEC, you can register to vote and choose your representative in the Whitehorse 2024 elections. For eligibility and to enrol, visit the Whitehorse website. I encourage you to enrol to vote, so we can shape the future of Whitehorse together.
Thank you for four incredible years.
As this is my last ward column in the Whitehorse News before this October’s elections, I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Cootamundra Ward
Cr Andrew Munroe 0429 138 140 andrew.munroe@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
On the last Sunday in May, past and present members of
A Eley Ward
the Blackburn Creeklands Advisory Committee (BCAC) came together with members of our local community at the Pakenham Street Scout Hall to celebrate the 40 years since the Committee was established by Nunawading Council on May 28th, 1984.
Today, BCAC covers Gardiners Creek (Kooyongkoot), between Middleborough Road and Blackburn Road (Blacks Walk, Kalang & Furness Parks). But let me take you back to where it all began.
In March 1981 the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) advised local residents that they planned to sell surplus land between Kalang Park and Main Street along the creek. The following month the Blackburn Creek Conservation Group was formed. In March 1983, MMBW sold the land to Nunawading Council to enable a linear park joining the three parks.
The Linear Park Committee of Management that was setup in 1984 had 11 members, including Cr Helen MacFarlane and John Brandenburg Council’s Director of Parks and local community members. In September that year, committee member Megan Short was appointed Chairperson, and I trust that she has had a break in between as she is today the current Chair.
For those who are familiar with this piece of the city and the wonderful bushland that it is today, forty years ago it was not much more than unloved paddocks. Countless hours of community participation with regular working bees and the weekly maintenance have fully transformed the creeklands.
There have been many initiatives over the years, but it’s worth highlighting two particular planting days of indigenous plants. In 1986, 300 people planted 3000 plants and in 1987 200 planted 2000. That legacy is there for all to see today. Congratulations to all.
Eley Park’s multi court project has reached its final stage – new surrounding landscaping. We’ve added shade trees, more screening vegetation and taken the chance to expand a bit of the Park’s bushland. It will take time to ‘grow up’, while creating a future that’s better for everyone compared to having the multi court stand alone. Making a sustainable future is about focusing on the right things. We can all contribute to keeping our best attention in the green sweet spot. That places us at the intersection between things that really matter, and, things that local government can actually control and/or influence. It’s tempting to be in the amber, which might be easier things, or bring more shortterm gain only. And politics can take us into space that neither matters most nor is within control or meaningful influence. We need to be in the green more often.
Current green zone efforts include Eley Ward’s Wurundjeri Walk corridor Masterplan, and, on the broadest scale, submissions to Plan Victoria that seek to balance more housing with more climate resilience. It is our collective wellbeing, with liveability, that matters most.
I am delighted the incidence of dumped rubbish has fallen dramatically, I extend my thanks to the Council staff and community for their efforts.
Well-meaning people that often put out a ‘free’ lamp or chair on the nature strip in the hope that someone might find use in, are risking a fine, please leave it on your own property with a ‘free’ sign or book a hard waste collection.
The extra dog off lead areas (when organised sport isn’t on) have proven successful, with our Elgar South/West and Springfield East enjoying more use than ever before. I appreciate the pressure on our open spaces are under at peak times, more innovation in terms of lighting will open more use, yet respect between differing user groups remains essential, we don’t want a dog or person harmed by ball or collision with an athlete.
We can be incredibly proud of the community response recently when on a dark and cold Sunday night the community became aware of a little boy that was lost. It is the kindness, generosity, and willingness to help that makes this a superb place to live and the best country town in Suburban Melbourne.
I hope State Government will soon announce details of the new taxes and costs expected to imposed on locals due to the Suburban Rail Loop, people deserve transparency.
The Mont Albert Station building project is progressing.
Council will soon activate the building and land it sits on as a social enterprise café. The proponent is excited to be working with Council to fit out the building. It is hoped it will be open by the end of the year.
It is fantastic to see the gardening group, convenor Bruce Harvey and committee building an amazing community garden! Every 4th Saturday morning come on down! Get involved!
Mont Albert Reserve is well utilised all year round. Council Officers and RSPCA recently ran the Pups in the Park program. Education and support of dog owners, is ongoing and central to improving behaviour.
Bluebell Hill Parks Advisory Committee is always looking for more volunteers to help with weeding and light pruning. Contact Joan Forsyth.
Improvements, a new pram crossover is being installed providing increased accessibility to Ashmole Reserve. Council is always keen to hear your ideas to increase safety in parks, better footpaths, so keep those Snap Send Solve reports coming in from your phone. I would love to see a master plan created for all parks in the Gawler Chain Trail.
It is an honour and privilege to serve the community on Council. As this is my final Ward column I thank you, Kingsley Ward residents and Whitehorse community for your support over the Council term.
Mahoneys Ward
Cr Mark Lane 0435 387 526
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mark.lane@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
As the chilly weather is well and truly upon us and the winter solstice in the past we can look forward to getting active and enjoy our local parks and walking tracks.
Recently we have started a type of ‘Friends of Stephens Reserve’ group. The informal group of residents will meet with myself and some council officers a few times a year to discuss what is happening in and around the reserve. We have had our first walk around of the reserve and developed a list of things the park needs and could be done in the future. If you would like to be kept up to date please send me an email and I will add you to the distribution list.
A few weeks ago one of our residents Leon was recognised at the Victorian Young Achiever Awards. Leon is a very talented young musician and plays a number of instruments very very well. Congratulations to Leon one of our Mahoneys Ward residents and keep sharing your wonderful music.
This winter please remember to shop local and support those who are supporting our community. Think Local, Buy Local is the motto! We have some amazing local businesses that would love your support –whether you need glasses, bread, fruit and vege, some lunch, dental or a coffee we have them all at Brentford Square, Forest Hill Chase or support the strip shops around the area. These businesses provide jobs, support for the community, and services we all need and enjoy.
This is my last ward column before we enter caretaker period, in preparation for the Local Government elections in October.
I would like to express my sincere thanks for your support during this last 4-year term. It has been my absolute honour to represent you as the inaugural Simpson Ward Councillor.
As always, I am here to listen to your concerns, action as required and make things happen.
Following resident concerns about the uptick in crime locally, I hosted a Community Safety Forum with guest speakers from Victoria Police, Neighbourhood Watch and Council’s Community Safety team at the new Heatherdale Reserve pavilion. It was a great success with over 65 people attending. Questions were wide-ranging and the evening proved to be extremely informative and engaging for all.
LOOKING AHEAD, there are a number of infrastructure projects planned for the next financial year, including $868K for detailed design of the Vermont Recreation Reserve pavilion changerooms, a major extension to the Heatherdale Pre-School, and a new playground at Heatherdale Reserve near the new pavilion.
Many of you would know Buddy, who was my number one fan and faithful supporter from Day 1 in October 2016 when I was first elected to Council as the Springfield Ward councillor. He was always by my side when I was out and about. Sadly, our beloved boy passed away recently. Always loving, forever loved. Vale beautiful Buddy 25/02/2009 – 12/05/2024.
I Sparks Ward
Cr Tina Liu 0418 121 357 tina.liu@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Open Space
I am pleased to advise that the draft Open Space Strategy is anticipated to come before Council and be open for public consultation shortly. I, as I’m sure many in the community, are looking forward to the updated Strategy as it will provide an opportunity to expand on and explore further open space opportunities in Whitehorse.
For Box Hill, this is vital, given the area’s growth and anticipated spike in population, both organically and from major State infrastructure projects/policies such as the Suburban Rail Loop and the recent release of Victoria’s draft housing targets. Whitehorse is anticipated to absorb around 79,000 new dwellings by 2051. Apart from Council’s ongoing work with Open Space provisions, we also continue to strongly advocate with other levels of government and respective Authorities to ensure that Open Space remains a top priority, and all avenues - wherever possible - are explored, including the former Box Hill Brickworks site.
The 24/25 Council budget has also allocated funding to look into the conversion of the Box Hill Ellingworth Parade at-grade car park into public open space, as well as for the redevelopment of the City Oval Precinct.
Community Infrastructure Plan
As you are aware, Council owns, maintains and operates a vast number of facilities in Whitehorse that provide key services to our community. We would love to hear your input - particularly around usage, what you like about the facilities, what can be improved and any suggestions for new facilities. This will assist us in better planning for the community’s current and future needs. The consultation will conclude on 14 July 2024. To have your say, visit: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/cip Thank you everyone for your ongoing engagement, interest and support. With gratitude, Tina.
Soon you will begin to receive brochures in your letterbox from various candidates hoping to garnish your support. Please remember, as annoying as it may be, election material is exempt from the ‘No Junk Mail’ category. As voting is compulsory, it is important you know who you are voting for, so candidates are permitted to place a brochure in every letterbox.
Regardless of what happens at the election, it has been an absolute honour to represent the residents of Terrara Ward (nee Morack Ward) and the greater Whitehorse region.
If you have children between the ages of 4 – 12 years who will be looking for something to do during the winter school holidays, please log on to whitehorse. vic.gov.au/school-holidays for the full program of events.
I recently had the privilege of launching the Box Hill Spinners & Weavers exhibition at the Community Arts Centre. As always, these delightful ladies made me feel very welcome. They are an extremely talented group who obviously support and enjoy each other’s company.
If you are feeling in the need of company, I encourage you to log on to council’s website whitehorse.vic.gov.au and look through the listing of community groups to find one that may interest you. Believe me, the friendships you make are life-long and very valuable.
Cheers for now.
Walker Ward
J Terrara Ward
Cr Ben Stennett 0448 375 937 ben.stennett@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Landscape Master Plans Update
Council is completing two landscape master plans in Walker Ward, in Walker Park and at Charles Rooks/Dagola Reserves. Council has completed the first round of community consultation, and will soon be bringing a draft master plan to the community for further comment.
Nunawading Streetscape Refresh
Work has started on the streetscape upgrade along Springvale Road Nunawading between Whitehorse Road and Station Street. This will involve a new footpath pavement, street furniture and planting. This work has started on the eastern side of Springvale Road and will then be completed on the western side. I’d like to thank everyone, especially local traders for their patience while this work is underway. Works should be completed later this month subject to weather.
Have your say!
Council is currently consulting on its Community Infrastructure Plan, and the online survey is open until 14 July. I’d like to know what community buildings you currently use and where you think more may be needed. Did you know that Council’s consultation can be accessed on its website and you can register your email to keep informed about upcoming opportunities to have your say.
Whitehorse Sports and Recreation Awards 2024 – Now Open!
These awards highlight the important contribution that local sporting and recreational groups make to our community and the outstanding achievements of their members. If you know someone that should be nominated please visit Council’s website to find out more about the eligibility and nomination categories. Nominations close 4 August 2024.
Spotlight on Cootamundra
Ward with Cr Andrew Munroe
As a lifelong resident of Cootamundra Ward, I have seen much evolution and change over the decades. Growing up off Koonung Road
I remember playing at the creek in the years before the freeway, my old primary school, Middlefield, becoming a housing estate except for the old asphalt tennis court and a bit of park land that remained. My old Blackburn Technical School site has since become Old Orchard Primary, a great school which today enjoys some of the legacy of the Tech Site such as the gym and library building.
I remember the original Old Orchard Shopping; I was only four when it opened, which was an early example of indoor shopping. It has had several reconfigurations and name changes over the years, but the redevelopment finished last year is the most significant of all that preceded. Now branded as Blackburn Square, the centre boasts three major supermarkets, a fine foods retailer, plus much more. It also now includes a number of significant eateries. For those residents that have been along the journey you will have seen the hardware store and Tandy Electronics (one of my favourites) come and go, with Woolworths and the Commonwealth Bank still going strong. While there are some from my late parents’ generation still in the suburb, we have many new residents who have since moved in and call this area home. While Council, the State and businesses provide the infrastructure, it is people that make up our community. Many of you give up valuable hours to volunteering to build a strong and resilient community.
The Ward benefits from its natural environment. In particular, the three areas in which we have parkland advisory committees with resident volunteers,
Spotlight on Terrara Ward with Cr Raylene Carr
Terrara Ward has seen many improvements that have benefited our community. Some are relatively small like the gravel pedestrian pathway along Karobran Drive, providing a safe access to the Vermont South Neighbourhood House. Previously people, parents with toddlers etc. needed to walk on the road so this path was very welcome. Major projects have seen the construction of the Morack Golf Pavilion and the inclusion of the mini golf course, the enclosure of outdoor courts at Sportlink vastly improving the comfort for players and a particular favourite of mine, the extension to the Vermont South Bowling Club. This was one I am incredibly proud of, possibly because it was the hardest one to achieve. The end result speaks for itself as I knew it would.
Another project I am personally proud of is the fence surrounding Terrara Park to ensure the safety of soccer players and dogs from running onto the busy Terrara Road. And later, the incredible new pavillion itself which all Terrara Ward residents can be very proud. There has also been the upgrade to the ‘log cabin’, now home to the Vermont Eagles and Vermont Junior Football Clubs and the Vermont South Cricket Club.
The re-naming of the Healesville Freeway Reserve to ngarrak nakorang wilam park [na-rack nak-o-rang wil-am] (the meeting place), was another proud and long-awaited moment for residents.
being Wandinong Sanctuary, Blackburn Creeklands and Cootamundra Walk (from which the Ward takes its name). The latter two were unloved pieces of land that due to the efforts of the community have been transformed into tranquil spaces to enjoy. Wandinong Sanctuary, access off Ronley Street or Canterbury Road, Blackburn, is a unique piece of remnant bushland that was donated 50 years ago by the Hooke family to the former City of Nunawading. Last October that milestone was celebrated at the Sanctuary with descendants of the Hooke family including the last surviving child, 98-year-old Elizabeth Guy. The Committee also launched a book of the Sanctuary’s 50-year history, which is available for purchase for $20.
Residents of Terrara Ward should be very proud of what we have to offer, a variety of extremely successful sporting clubs, five outstanding schools – Holy Saviour, Weeden Heights Primary, Livingstone Primary, Emmaus College and Vermont South Special School.
We have so much to look forward to and so many proud exploits still to come. Two of my favourite clubs at Billabong Park, the Blackburn Orioles and Forest Hill Baseball Clubs, will have their batting practice nets relocated while the pathway will be extended to Burwood Highway. Tyrol Park will see an upgrade to its playspace and the East Burwood Master Plan has been endorsed, which outlines long-term plans for Nunawading Basketball Stadium, the Bill Sewart Athletic Track the East Burwood Tennis Club and the East Burwood Football Netball Club.
I hope you agree with me when I say I love living in such a progressive location such as Terrara Ward.
Cr Andrew Munroe and Elizabeth Guy (nee Hooke)
North East Link 道路工程在 Whitehorse 启动
州政府已开始在 Whitehorse 启动 其 North East Link 道路工程建设 项目。
该项目涉及拓宽 Eastern Freeway 。这需要在 Mont Albert North 的 Koonung Creek Parklands、Valda Wetlands 和 Elgar Park 进行工程。
竣工后，该地区将有一座新的步 行和自行车专用桥横跨 Eastern Freeway 。湿地也将得到重新开 发，Elgar Park 北椭圆球场也将得 到重建。
Chính quyền Tiểu bang đã bắt đầu thi công dự án North East Link ở Whitehorse.
Dự án liên quan đến việc mở rộng Eastern Freeway. Dự án này đòi hỏi
các công trình tại Koonung Creek Parklands, Valda Wetlands và Elgar Park ở Mont Albert North.
Sau khi hoàn thành, khu vực này
sẽ có một cây cầu đi bộ và đi xe đạp mới bắc qua Eastern Freeway. Các
vùng đất ngập nước cũng sẽ được
tái phát triển và sân bầu dục phía
tây bắc Elgar Park sẽ được tái tạo.
Các công trình có thể sẽ tiếp tục dọc theo các đoạn Eastern Freeway và các công viên lân cận cho đến năm 2028.
Để biết thêm thông tin, hãy tìm kiếm ’Eastern Freeway upgrades’ tại bigbuild.vic.gov.au
Tháng Bảy Không Đồ Nhựa ở
Whitehorse
Hàng năm, Hội đồng hợp tác với
Plastic Free Foundation (Quỹ Không Nhựa) để hỗ trợ Plastic Free July (Tháng Bảy Không Đồ Nhựa).
Đây là một chiến dịch toàn cầu khuyến khích các cá nhân, cộng
đồng và doanh nghiệp hành động
vì rác thải nhựa.
Truy cập plasticfreejuly.org để
biết thêm thông tin và xem trang
16 để biết các sự kiện chúng
tôi đang tổ chức là một phần của
Tháng Bảy Không Nhựa.
Hãy ghi nhớ ngày này –Lễ hội mùa xuân 2024
Lễ hội Mùa xuân Whitehorse năm
nay sẽ diễn ra vào Chủ nhật Ngày
17 tháng Mười Một từ 10 giờ sáng
đến 4 giờ chiều tại Whitehorse
Civic Precinct.
Chúng tôi đã dời lễ hội năm nay
sang tháng 11 do cuộc bầu cử Hội
đồng vào thứ Bảy ngày 26 tháng
Mười.
Chủ đề của lễ hội năm 2024 là
‘Siêu anh hùng’.
Các nhóm cộng đồng và nhà cung
cấp thực phẩm có nguyện vọng tham
gia vào Lễ hội Mùa xuân sẽ được
ghi nhận vào Thứ Hai ngày 8 tháng
Bảy. Biểu mẫu này sẽ có sẵn tại creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au
Whitehorse
North East Link
Whitehorse
North East Link.
Eastern Freeway.
Koonung Creek Parklands, Valda Wetlands
Elgar
Park
Mont Albert North.
Eastern Freeway.
Whitehorse
να δράσουν ενάντια στα
πλαστικά απόβλητα.
Επισκεφθείτε τον ιστότοπο plasticfreejuly.org για
περισσότερες πληροφορίες και δείτε
τη σελίδα 16 για εκδηλώσεις που
διοργανώνουμε
Civic
Iniziano i lavori del North East Link a Whitehorse
Il governo statale ha dato inizio ai lavori per il progetto del North East Link a Whitehorse.
Il progetto consiste nell’allargamento della Eastern Freeway. Il progetto renderà necessari lavori presso Koonung Creek Parklands, Valda Wetlands e Elgar Park a Mont Albert North.
Una volta terminati i lavori, la zona avrà un nuovo ponte ciclo-pedonale che passerà sopra la Eastern Freeway. Verrà effettuata anche la riqualificazione delle zone umide e sarà ricreato l’ovale nord-occidentale di Elgar Park.
I lavori proseguiranno lungo tratti della Eastern Freeway e nei parchi nelle vicinanze probabilmente fino al 2028. Per maggiori informazioni cercate ’Eastern Freeway upgrades’ sul sito bigbuild.vic.gov.au
Luglio senza plastica a Whitehorse
Ogni anno, il Consiglio comunale collabora con la Plastic Free Foundation (organizzazione per l’eliminazione dei rifiuti di plastica) per sostenere Plastic Free July (luglio senza plastica).
È una campagna globale che incoraggia individui, comunità e aziende a mobilitarsi contro i rifiuti di plastica.
Visitate il sito plasticfreejuly.org per maggiori informazioni e andate a pagina 16 per vedere gli eventi che presenteremo durante Plastic Free July.
Non prendete altri impegni –Festival di primavera 2024
Il Festival di primavera di Whitehorse di quest’anno si terrà domenica 17 novembre dalle 10:00 alle 16:00 presso il Whitehorse Civic Precint. Abbiamo spostato il festival di quest’anno al mese di novembre per via delle elezioni del Consiglio comunale che si terranno sabato 26 ottobre.
Il tema del festival del 2024 è ‘Supereroi’.
I gruppi comunitari e i venditori di cibo che desiderano partecipare al Festival di primavera potranno presentare le loro manifestazioni di interesse a partire da lunedì 8 luglio. Il modulo sarà disponibile sul sito creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au
Winter WHITEHORSE
School holidays fun in July!
Scan the QR code below to check out our full program and make bookings – or visit whitehorse.vic.gov.au/school-holidays
Book in some dates
WHITEHORSE CALENDAR
Markets
Whitehorse Farmers’ Market
Stock up on fresh produce, crafts and other goodies at this monthly market organised by Whitehorse’s Rotary and Rotaract clubs outside Council’s Civic Centre.
When: Sunday 14 July, 8am to 1pm Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading
More information: ‘Rotary Whitehorse Farmers’ Market’ on Facebook
Environment (Plastic Free July)
Leading Change: A Plastic-Free Forum
Join us for an inspiring evening with Plastic Free July founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz. Connect with business, community and education leaders, learn practical strategies for a plastic-free future.
When: Tuesday 23 July, 6pm to 8pm Where: The Round, Nunawading More information: Search ‘Sustainable Living 2024’ on Council’s website.
Rag roping
Arts Nunawading Market
Local makers offering a wide range of handmade goods from unique art and crafts to fresh produce and gourmet food.
When: Sunday 28 July, 9am to 2pm
Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading
More information: artsnunawading.org.au/market
Join A Fitting Connection to learn how to turn your threadbare sheets and old scraps of fabric into something beautiful, new and plastic-free.
When: Monday 22 July, 6pm to 8pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, Forest Hill
More information: Search ‘Sustainable Living 2024’ on Council’s website.
Want to see more?
Scan the QR code to view more events.
You can also list your Community Event on the ‘What’s Happening’ section of our website.
Positive ageing
Winter Warmer Film Series
In partnership with the Whitehorse Film Society, join us for these heart-warming film screenings over the chilly months. Coffee and cup-a-soups also available.
Last Christmas Wednesday 10 July, 12:30pm Bookings: trybooking.com/CRTPH Everybody’s Oma Thursday 8 August, 9:30am Bookings: trybooking.com/CRTPO
Cost: $5 per session
Where: Willis Room at Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading
More information: To book, search ‘Winter Warmer Films’ at Council’s website or phone Customer Service on 9262 6333
Community safety
Coffee with a cop
Get a free coffee voucher and share your thoughts and concerns with local police officers.
Where: Vermont South Shopping Centre indoors seating area
When: Thursday 11 July, 10am to 12pm
More information: Customer Service on 9262 6333
Parenting and children
Whitehorse Primary School Storytime
Enjoy a Storytime and play session with the school’s Foundation learning staff. Open to all children in 4-year-old kinder and their parents.
When: Friday 26 July, 9.30am to 10.30am
Where: Whitehorse Primary School, Junction Road, Blackburn North More information: 9878 9339 or whitehorseps.vic.edu.au
Pruning keeps trees clear of power lines
Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure safe distances between trees and power lines.
Pruning will occur in Box Hill North during July. Pruning is done in accordance with the Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 and also with Council’s Electric Line Clearance Management Plan.
More information:
Search: ‘Pruning’ at whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Public immunisations
Council provides free vaccinations against infectious diseases for children aged from six weeks to 19 years old, as well as a limited range of vaccines for eligible adults in accordance with the National Immunisation Program Schedule. Immunisations can be booked online through a new State Government platform that also includes electronic consent.
